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$751,997$346 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $525,000 on May 14, 2015

565 RIVER RD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
2
Baths
2,175 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
13.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$752K
$720K low$784K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · May 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,649 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$531,533 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$493,567
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$569,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.78 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.55
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 320 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Mount View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Marriotts Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
E
West Friendship Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.8 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21784These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.671 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,997
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

565 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Among the largest lots in Sykesville 21784
  • Older than 93% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Sykesville 21784

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$262K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Sykesville 21784.

How it measures up in Sykesville 21784

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sykesville 21784.

Estimated value$751,997
CheaperTypical $556,502Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area2,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size13.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 565 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSykesville 21784Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$751,99779% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34676% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,175 ft²64% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.55 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than196312% of homes7% of homes

About 565 River Rd

How much is 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is $751,997 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $719,874 to $784,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sell?

565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sold on May 14, 2015 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD has 2 bathrooms, 2,175 square feet of living space and a 13.55-acre lot.

When was 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD built?

565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is assigned to Mount View Middle School (middle), rated A; Marriotts Ridge High School (high), rated A+; West Friendship Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD compare to other homes in Sykesville 21784?

Among the 13,476 homes in Sykesville 21784, it is worth more than 79% of them ($751,997 against a typical $556,502), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($346 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,175 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (13.55 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1963 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 565 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was $7,649. The county assessed it at $531,533.

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